City Of Kingston (1874) C 71176

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: CITY OF KINGSTON
• Type: Sidewheel Steamer
• Year Built: 1874
• Builder: W. Ainslie
• Dimensions: Length 102 ft (31.1 m); Beam 20 ft (6.1 m); Depth of hold 7 ft (2.1 m)
• Registered Tonnage: 253 tons
• Location: Kingston, Ontario
• Official Number: 71176
• Original Owners: W. B. & S. Anglin, S. Anglin, W. B. Anglin, R. Davis

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The CITY OF KINGSTON was a sidewheel steamer designed for passenger service on the Rideau and St. Lawrence rivers, as well as occasional routes to the Bay of Quinte.

Description

Launched on April 27, 1874, the CITY OF KINGSTON played a significant role in local transportation, connecting communities across eastern Ontario’s waterways. After a brief operational period, it was converted into a barge by 1887.

History

The CITY OF KINGSTON was built in Kingston, Ontario, and initially owned by W. B. & S. Anglin. It changed ownership several times, reflecting the vessel’s operational history. By 1880, it ceased operations as a passenger steamer and was repurposed as a barge.

Significant Incidents

• 1874: Launched for passenger service.
• 1880: Ceased operations as a steamer.
• 1887: Converted into a barge.

Final Disposition

The CITY OF KINGSTON was rebuilt as a barge in 1887, marking the end of its service as a passenger steamer. It is no longer in use as a steamer post-1880.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The vessel is not in active use and has been repurposed, reflecting the common practice of adapting older vessels to new roles in the maritime industry.

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The CITY OF KINGSTON exemplifies the evolution of maritime transportation on the Great Lakes, transitioning from a passenger steamer to a barge. Its history is a testament to the adaptive strategies of 19th-century shipping enterprises.